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Had 2 uedvts. on warfarin for life now. what are the chances of getting another clot while on anticoagulants? i'm scared of stroke, pe, heart attack..
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Low: The veins of your arms and legs do not connect either to your heart or brain: the chance of a heart attack or stroke is zero. Pe is a tiny risk. You should report any instance of unexplained (ie not exertionally related) shortness of breath promptly. The risk of recurrent DVT on Coumadin (warfarin) is very low but you must religiously get your inr checked when advised.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Hypercoagulable?: Did you get workup for hypercoagulable state? Abnormal clotting factors and blood proteins (protein s, protein c) may put you at lifelong risk for stroke and thrombosis. Coumadin (warfarin) is not a 100% protection (changes with diet or diarrhea etc, and you may need to stop Coumadin (warfarin) for pregnancy or surgeries). Worthwhile getting the full workup (hematology).
Answered 8/14/2020
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